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The White House announced on Sunday that Malia Obama will attend Harvard University—but not starting this fall—and instead will take a gap year, a practice gaining momentum in the United States in recent years.
In its announcement, the White House said the president’s older daughter will...

Is your student applying for college this 2016-2017 school year? It's time to start thinking about what they should write about. Remember: the earlier they start, the more time they will have to think back on their past significant experiences and thus write more meaningful...

As a student at South Pasadena High School, Katherine Uriarte aced six Advanced Placement classes, got top scores on her ACT, served in student government and nailed a summer internship at Caltech.
It wasn't enough to get into UCLA or UC Berkeley.
The daughter of a Mexican...

After four years of grueling work, the moment had arrived.
Maria Contreras, a Hollywood High School senior, huddled with her family around her computer and checked her inbox. There it was.
Click.
“Congratulations!” the March 18 email said. “It is our great pleasure to offer you admission to...